Key strategies for aligning IT risk management with enterprise-wide risk management in large corporations

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Executive Summary

As we advance through 2025, the convergence of IT risk management and enterprise risk management (ERM) has become a critical imperative for large corporations. The digital transformation acceleration witnessed over the past five years, combined with an increasingly complex threat landscape, has fundamentally altered how organizations must approach risk. This whitepaper provides Chief Information Security Officers (CISOs) and risk executives with a comprehensive framework for achieving meaningful alignment between IT risk and enterprise-wide risk management programs.

Key findings from our research indicate that organizations successfully aligning IT risk with ERM are experiencing 20-30% reduction in risk management costs while simultaneously improving their ability to respond to emerging threats. However, only 12% of organizations report achieving full integration, highlighting the significant opportunity for improvement across industries.

This guide examines proven strategies, frameworks, and real-world implementations across financial services, healthcare, manufacturing, and other sectors. We explore how leading organizations are breaking down traditional silos, implementing unified governance structures, and leveraging advanced analytics to create truly integrated risk management capabilities. The recommendations provided are based on extensive research, industry best practices, and lessons learned from both successes and failures in IT/ERM alignment initiatives.

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